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News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:35 pm

Move aside Hasbro, there's a new Transformers Animated distributor in town. With Transformers Animated in full swing in the Land of the Rising Sun, it was simply time until Takara would be releasing superior Transformers toys. Takara's version of Animated Blackout is released before Hasbro's, and their version of Arcee quickly follows the release of Hasbro's counterpart, who has been nothing more than scarce in North America.

For your viewing pleasure, both Takara Animated Blackout and Takara Animated Arcee have made their way into the world renowned toy galleries of Seibertron.com. Blackout's first appearance was in the first few episodes of Season 3, wrecking havoc on Rodimus Minor's team of Autobots. His design was based off a Decepticon of the same name, the 2007 Movie Villian and fellow Military Helicopter, Blackout. This version of Blackout differs from Hasbro's, as it has a purple colored Decepticon logo and slightly lighter color scheme. Arcee was Transformers Animated main Autobot fembot, making appearances in several episodes. This version of Arcee differs from Hasbro's, featuring a red colored Autobot logo, and a different finish. Feel free to check each figure's galleries in the links below!

Takara Blackout

Takara Arcee

In addition to the Transformers Animated madness, the toy galleries of Voyager Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Starscream, and Deluxe Prowl now feature new box, robot and alternate mode comparison images!

Keep it locked here at Seibertron.com for more galleries and the fastest Transformers news on the net!

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:42 pm

Takara Arcee reminds me of Queen Amidala.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:15 pm

I prefer the black on Hasbro Arcee.

News Credits: 7 · by **Noideaforaname** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:24 pm

Finally, Blackout can stand with someone and not look totally out of scale!

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:48 pm

Animated Blackout is so sweet. Glad I picked him up.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:01 pm

! You used the swords with both Arcees?

Hmm. Seeing Blackout side by side with his movie counterpart actually makes me unsure about whether I want him. The main color is significantly different. Although, I guess by that logic I shouldn't be interested in Arcee either. Which is obviously not the case.

by **Ultra Markus** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:54 pm

I wonder if takara will make a repaint of arcee into Minerva with a remolded head
it looks like it would work

by **WolfDawg** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:59 pm

Animated Blackout has more in common with ROTF Grindor. I actually bought Grindor for the sole reason on displaying him with Animated Blackout.

by **BattleRoller23** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:31 pm

Ultra Markus wrote:I wonder if takara will make a repaint of arcee into Minerva with a remolded head
it looks like it would work

Hey! You stole my idea! :lol:

by **Warbreaker** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:37 pm

Like I said before, I thought I was completely over Animated. Sorely tempted to get Blackout...

I'm not interested in Arcee though. Still a bit prickly about that whole thumbs issue.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:40 pm

WolfDawg wrote:Animated Blackout has more in common with ROTF Grindor. I actually bought Grindor for the sole reason on displaying him with Animated Blackout.

I was just thinking of that... it's such a pain to track down a Grindor just for that though. I wonder if someone would trade for the original Blackout...

by **Jetstorm92210** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:42 pm

So, does Japanese Arcee has the same thumb issues as her american counterpart?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:14 pm

Jetstorm9221 wrote:So, does Japanese Arcee has the same thumb issues as her american counterpart?

Yes she does. Don't even think Takara's figures are always improved upon.

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 1:58 pm

*Sigh* Looks like at this rate, I'll have to go to Takara for Arcee. :-x

Blackout looks pretty cool, too. Actually a lot better than his movie counterpart, IMHO.

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:10 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Jetstorm9221 wrote:So, does Japanese Arcee has the same thumb issues as her american counterpart?

Yes she does. Don't even think Takara's figures are always improved upon.

Concurred. My Takara Arcee suffered from little white marks after the very softest of sword-fondlings.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:11 am

Diem wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Jetstorm9221 wrote:So, does Japanese Arcee has the same thumb issues as her american counterpart?

Yes she does. Don't even think Takara's figures are always improved upon.

Concurred. My Takara Arcee suffered from little white marks after the very softest of sword-fondlings.

Diem, what on earth did you do with her? :shock:

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:14 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Diem wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Jetstorm9221 wrote:So, does Japanese Arcee has the same thumb issues as her american counterpart?

Yes she does. Don't even think Takara's figures are always improved upon.

Concurred. My Takara Arcee suffered from little white marks after the very softest of sword-fondlings.

Diem, what on earth did you do with her?

I poked a long, impressive sword into her pink aperture. What's so weird about that?

News Credits: 2 · by **paul053** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:53 am

What's up with Arcee's jaw? That red dot should be upper on the lips.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:59 pm

Diem wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Diem wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Jetstorm9221 wrote:So, does Japanese Arcee has the same thumb issues as her american counterpart?

Yes she does. Don't even think Takara's figures are always improved upon.

Concurred. My Takara Arcee suffered from little white marks after the very softest of sword-fondlings.

Diem, what on earth did you do with her?
I poked a long, impressive sword into her pink aperture. What's so weird about that?

D:

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:48 am

Gonna cry myself to sleep tonight because I don't live in Japan. Man I want this guy so bad!

Diem wrote:I poked a long, impressive sword into her pink aperture. What's so weird about that?

The weird part is that the sword was blue! :BEAVIS:

Heh heh, sword.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:42 am

Blackout is hot stuff. His transformation is crazy fun...

He's like, "I'm a helicopter..." and then BAM! Wilford Brimley! In yo FACE!!

(For real, the helicopter splits open and shoves his ugly face right at you. It's great. DIABETES!)

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:31 pm

Got both of these yesterday. Absolutely love Blackout, but Arcee is staying MOSC since I already have the Hasbro one on display. Makes me miss TFA :-(

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:04 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Blackout is hot stuff. His transformation is crazy fun...

He's like, "I'm a helicopter..." and then BAM! Wilford Brimley! In yo FACE!!

(For real, the helicopter splits open and shoves his ugly face right at you. It's great. DIABETES!)

Hahaha, that is totally awesome.